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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Mecalac 9MDX

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 376kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
Mecalac 9MDX
Mecalac 9MDX - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FMecalac 9MDX
Operating weight5,691kg5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb)
Engine power55kW (74hp)55,4 kW (74 hp)
Payload-9000 kg
Travel speed-25 km/h

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Mecalac 9MDX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 376kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the 9MDX if...

  • you want one that has 499kW more power

A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.

Full 9MDX specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Mecalac 9MDX?

The Mecalac 9MDX has 499kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 376kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.

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